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Ozark, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65721

Christian County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

28,550
113/sq mi
$77,507
Median income
$281,300
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ozark pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
113
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65721 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65721 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ozark, Christian County, Missouri, with 28,550 residents across 252.4 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65721 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,507 (16% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $39,484. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.6%. Housing costs here run $281,300 for a typical home value (47% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,097 a month; 72.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 65721, plus 6 more within Christian County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 65721

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ozark, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65721.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65721, Ozark, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

28,550

Population

252.4

Area (sq mi)

113

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65721?

37.8

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$77,507

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$39,484

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65721 ranks nationally

Ozark, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,507 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,463

Total Housing Units

12,849

Occupied Units

614

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$281,300

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$1,097

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65721 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 158
2021 +13.8% 180
2022 +20.3% 217
2023 +4.9% 227
2024 +5.8% 241

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 856 business establishments in ZIP 65721, employing approximately 7,603 people with a combined annual payroll of $326,288,000.

856

Businesses

7,603

Employees

$326.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 126 14.7%
Construction 108 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 87 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 79 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 75 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 69 8.1%
Finance and insurance 60 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 56 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 5.1%
Manufacturing 40 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 37 4.3%
Wholesale trade 29 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 2.1%
Information 12 1.4%
Educational services 9 1.1%
Utilities 3 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 65721 vs 65630 →

ZIP 65721 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65721 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 65721 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 65721 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
65630 Chestnutridge, MO 310 10.2 mi
65669 Highlandville, MO 2,031 6.9 mi
65714 Nixa, MO 29,818 7.2 mi
65754 Spokane, MO 950 10.1 mi
65728 Ponce De Leon, MO 76 10.6 mi
65810 Springfield, MO 20,984 11.2 mi
65742 Rogersville, MO 11,367 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Christian County

65714 standard
Nixa, MO
Pop: 29,818
65610 standard
Billings, MO
Pop: 5,239
65753 standard
Sparta, MO
Pop: 5,027
65631 standard
Clever, MO
Pop: 4,678
65669 standard
Highlandville, MO
Pop: 2,031
65754 standard
Spokane, MO
Pop: 950

Related Areas

Christian County Ozark, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65721 in? ▼
ZIP code 65721 (Ozark) is located in Christian County, Missouri. Christian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/christian-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65721? ▼
ZIP code 65721 in Ozark, MO has a population of 28,550 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65721? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65721 is $77,507, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65721? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65721 is $281,300, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65721? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65721 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65721? ▼
ZIP code 65721 has 856 business establishments employing approximately 7,603 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65721? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65721 are: Retail trade (126), Construction (108), Other services (except public administration) (87). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65721? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65721 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65721? ▼
In ZIP code 65721, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 65721? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65721 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65721? ▼
In ZIP code 65721, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65721? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65721 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.